CSIR is looking for Senior Civil Engineer.
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Water Centre Area, within the Smart
Places cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and conducting research and
implementation projects in the field of civil engineering in Water &Wastewater Infrastructure.This
position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the impact area or cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-places
Key responsibilities:
- Conceptualise, guide and manage R&D projects within the water value-chain infrastructure.
Provide strategic direction to R&D activities, understand and analyse real world problems and
user requirements, select from a range of proposed conceptual solutions, formulate key
research questions and appropriate R&D approaches. - Development of operations and maintenance plans for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Develop Asset Care management documentation.
- Development of strategic water infrastructure planning documentation.
- Design of water distribution network, water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Undertake research in the development and application of hydraulic models for water
distribution networks. - Utilise standard software for design, assessment, optimization, re-engineering of water and
wastewater infrastructure. - Manage project life cycle, technical resources, scheduling of activities to meet client
expectations, balancing competing demands on scope, time, cost and quality. - Develop proposals for different institutions in order to generate funding to pursue the strategic
objectives of the CSIR. - Engage with research programs and researchers to identify and grow opportunities to expand
research endeavours and strengthen science at national and international level. - Network with peers in the field expertise within and outside of the CSIR.
- Engage with clients and industry partners to develop long term relationships.
- Generate research papers, reports, reviews and summaries.
- Manage and ensure the development of self and interns through coaching, mentoring, work
assignment, structured training and appropriate supervision in order to maximise human
potential in line with the needs of the organisation and the national system of innovation.
Qualifications, skills and experience: - A Master’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering with at least ten years’ experience in the
field of water engineering; - A Doctoral degree in civil engineering or water engineering will be an added advantage;
- Five to eight years’ experience in design of water and wastewater infrastructure;
- Experience in working with public sector clients (e.g., municipalities, water boards,
government departments); - Experience in developing and/or updating operations and maintenance plans for water and
wastewater infrastructure; - Experience in water conservation and water demand management (non-revenue water
programs) in the municipal space; - Professional registration with ECSA;
- Practical knowledge and application of hydraulic modelling is essential;
- Proven track record in project management and research project leadership;
- Excellent English communication, presentation and writing skills, including the publication of
technical outputs; - Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
- Computer (MS software), programming and IT skills;
- Problem-solving, solution-seeking orientation;
- Ability to network and proactively establish and maintain links with internal and external
stakeholders and clients as well as the research community; - Must have a valid driver’s licence.
Apply today here
Source: https://www.csir.co.za/vacancies_agencies/
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